Legalizes and validates the establishment of a unit-based tax levy by the town of Aurelius in apportioning certain water district costs in violation of current town law.
This bill requires the state tax commissioner to publish an annual report on brownfields redevelopment tax credits by June 30th each year. The report will list the names of entities claiming these credits, the specific amounts of tax benefits received, and details about the projects funded, such as construction jobs, wage rates, and the number of minority and women-owned businesses involved. By making this information public, the legislation aims to increase transparency regarding how the state's tax incentives for cleaning up contaminated sites are being utilized. The requirement for this report applies to all taxpayers who claimed the credit in the previous calendar year.
This bill extends the expiration date of a law governing how local governments can make temporary investments from 2026 to 2029. It directly affects municipalities and other local entities that manage public funds by allowing them to continue using existing investment rules for a longer period. The legislation ensures that any investments made before the new deadline remain subject to the same conditions as before, while also clarifying that the act applies retroactively if passed after the original 2026 date.
Authorizes the Cong Kehal Square of Roman to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status for the 2024 assessment roll and all of the 2023-2024 school taxes.
Specifies that moneys credited to the state pursuant to section nine hundred one of the federal social security act are to be credited to the general account of the unemployment insurance fund.
This bill extends the expiration date for provisions governing statutory installment bonds within the local finance law. It updates the deadline for these financial instruments to September 30, 2029, allowing local governments to continue using them for funding purposes. The amendment ensures the current rules remain in full force and effect until the new expiration date. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.
This bill creates a new program to provide grants of up to $75,000 per unit to owners of small buildings with five or fewer units for making necessary improvements to rental properties. To receive these funds, owners must agree to lease the renovated units at affordable rates for tenants earning no more than 80% of the area median income for a period of ten years. The program specifically targets buildings located outside of cities with a population of one million or more and prioritizes units that are currently vacant or have code violations. If an owner violates the lease affordability agreement, the state reserves the right to recoup the full amount of the grant received.
This bill removes sales tax from admission fees for comedy shows, including both scripted and unscripted stand-up performances. It applies to theaters, opera houses, and other venues hosting live comedy acts, as well as cabarets and similar establishments that charge a separate fee for comedic entertainment. The exemption covers both traditional dramatic venues and places that serve food or merchandise alongside comedy performances, provided the admission charge is distinct from food or merchandise sales. The changes will take effect at the start of the next sales tax quarter after the law is enacted, with a minimum 60-day waiting period.
This bill, known as the New York City School-Based Food Pantry Act, authorizes the establishment of food pantries within high-need schools in New York City to help address student hunger and food insecurity. The program would operate on school premises during designated times, such as before or after school, providing free nutritious food to enrolled students and their families without interfering with instructional time. To ensure successful implementation, the bill mandates partnerships with local food organizations for training and supply coordination, while requiring strict guidelines to protect student dignity, maintain food safety, and prioritize volunteer-led operations. The Chancellor of the Department of Education would be responsible for prioritizing schools with the highest levels of economic need and submitting annual reports on the program's progress to state and city officials.
Relates to appropriations to the Barker central school district following the cessation of operations of an electric generating facility located within such district; permits awards for a period of ten years for the loss of tax revenue.
